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Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Memory check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Power System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Touchpad check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Index of Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
POST Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations 106
Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 108
Exploded Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 119
Aspire 1500 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Appendix B Test Compatible Components 120
Microsoft®Windows® XP Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
Appendix C Online Support Information 124
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Chapter 1
System Introduction
Features
This computer was designed with the user in mind. Here are just a few of its many features:
Performance
T The AMD AthlonTM 64 processor 3000+~3400+
T AMD Hyper Transport technology
T Two memory slots supporting 333 MHz DDR, upgradeable to 2GB (Memory modules are strictly
required to be JEDEC compliant)
T Dual 200-pin soDIMM sockets
T RC2700 DDR SDRAM (Double Date Rate-Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory)
support
T High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk
Display
T The 14.1” XGA (1024X768 resolution), or 15.0” SXGA+ (1400X1050 resolution) TFT LCD panel
provides a large viewing area for maximum efficiency and ease-of-use
T 3D graphics support
T Support simultaneous display between LCD and CRT display
T S-video for output to television or display device that supports S-video input
T “Automatic LCD dim” feature that automatically selects the best setting for the display in order to
conserve power
T DualViewTM support
Multimedia
T High-speed built-in optical drive: CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD/CD-RW combo, or DVD-Dual
T MS DirectSound compatible
T Built-in dual speakers
Connectivity
T Integrated Gigabit Ethernet connection
T Built-in 56Kbps fax/data modem
T Four universal serial bus (USB 2.0) ports
T One IEEE 1394 port
T IEEE 802.11g or IEEE 802.11a/g Wireless LAN (manufacturing option)
T Bluetooth option (manufacturing option)
Human-centric design
T All-in-one design (incorporating hard drive, optical drive and floppy disk drive)
T Rugged, yet extremely protable, construction
T Stylish appearance
T Full-size keyboard with four programmable launch keys
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T Comfortable palm rest area with well-positioned touchpad
Expansion
T PC card slot enables a range of add-on options
T Upgrageable hard disk and memory modules
I/O Ports
T Two Type II or one Type III PC CardBus (PCMCIA) slot
T One IEEE 1394 port
T One FIR port
T One RJ-11 modem jack (V.90/V.92, 56K)
T One RJ-45 network jack (Gigabit Ethernet)
T One DC-in port
T One parallel port (ECP/EPP)
T One S-video port
T One external monitor port
T One microphone-in jack (3.5mm mini jack)
T One headphone jack (3.5mm mini jack)
T Four USB 2.0 ports
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A B C D E
Chapter 1
L1: Signal 1
3 J8 Block Diagram For L2: GND
CLK GEN 200-PIN DDR SODIMM
High L3: Signal 2
11,12,13 L4: VCC
CYPRESS 4,5,6,7 DDR 333/400 UNBUFFERED Speed
Trace L5: Signal 3
CY28331-2 AMD CPU DDR SODIMM
L6: GND
Claw Hammer L7: Signal 4
11,12,13
4 L8: Signal 5 4
2.4GHz UNBUFFERED
31 DDR SODIMM
1394 L1: Signal 1
Conn L2: GND
For
L3: Signal 2
Low L4: Signal 3
HyperTransport DDR-SDRAM 17,18 Speed L5: VCC
System Block Diagram
28
USB 2.0 USB x 4 CPU V_CORE 47
8xUSB 2.0
28 Controller-HIP6301 Drive-ISL6207*2(2
AC LINK 6-CH Phase)
MDC
AC97 2.1
INPUT OUTPUT
42
Card Reader DCBATOUT VCC_CORE
MediaBay 42
2 W83L518D-VD6 2
SD/MS/MMC/CF
Socket
SYSTEM POWER 48,49
28 TPS5110/FDC653N/APL1117
RJ11 LPC I/F G913C/LP2951ACM/FDS9412
CONN INPUT OUTPUT
34 5V_S0
MP3 5V_S3
LPC Bus / 33MHz 3D3V_S3
3D3V_S5
OZ263 3D3V_S0
3D3V_LAN_S3
1D8V_S5
DCBATOUT
2D5V_S3
2D5V_S3
1D8V_S0
VVGADDR
MIC IN 37 39 +5V_AUX_S5
35,36 40 KBC FWH 2D5V_S0
AC'97 CODEC NS SIO SST-49LF040 1D5V_S0
M38859
VT1612A PC87392 STM-M50FW040
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A B C D E
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Board Layout
Top View
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Bottom View
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Panel
Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer as you would with a desktop PC.
Front Panel
# Item Description
1 Display screen Also called LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), displays computer
output.
2 Status indicators LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) that turn on and off to show
the status of the computer and its functions and
components.
3 Launch Keys Buttons for launching frequently used programs. See
“Launch keys” on page 17 for more details.
4 Power switch Turns on the computer power.
5 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the
computer.
6 Click buttons (left, center and right) The left and right buttons function like the left and right
mouse buttons, the center button serves as a scroll up/
down button.
7 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a
computer mouse.
8 Keyboard Inputs data into your computer.
9 Ventilation Slot Enables the computer to stay cool, even after the
prolonged use.
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Left Panel
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Right Panel
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Rear Panel
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Bottom Panel
# Item Description
1 Battery bay Houses the computer’s battery pack.
2 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack.
3 Memory compartment Houses the computer’s main memory.
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Indicators
The computer has six easy-to-read status icons on the right of the display screen.
The Power and Standby status icons are visible even when you close the display cover so you can see the
status of the computer while the cover is closed.
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Understanding the icons
When the cover of your computer is closed, 2 easy-to-read icons are shown, indicating which state or feature
is enabled or disabled.
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Keyboard
The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and
twelve function keys.
Special keys
Lock keys
The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
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Desired access Num lock on Num lock off
Number keys on embedded Type numbers in a normal manner.
keypad
Cursor-control keys on embedded Hold Shift while using cursor-control keys. Hold Fn while using cursor-control
keypad keys.
Main keyboard keys Hold Fn while typing letters on embedded Type the letters in a normal manner.
keypad.
NOTE: If an external keyboard or keypad is connected to the computer, the Num Lock feature automatically
shifts from the internal keyboard to the external keyboard or keypad.
Windows keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
Keys Description
Windows logo key Start button. Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions. Below
are a few examples:
+ E (Explores My Computer)
+ F (Finds Document)
+ M (Minimizes All)
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Hot Keys
The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like screen
contrast and brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility.
To activate hot keys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in the hot key combination.
Fn-p Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen,
external monitor (if connected) and both the display
screen and external monitor.
Fn-q Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save power.
Press any key to return.
Fn-s Speaker on/off Turns the speakers on and off; mutes the sound.
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Hot Key Icon Function Description
Fn-¨z Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness.
NOTE: for US keyboard users: The keyboard layout is set when you first set up Windows. For the Euro
symbol to work, the keyboard layout has to be set to United States-international.
To verify the keyboard type:
1. Click on Start, Control Panel.
2. Double-click on Regional and Language Options.
3. Click on the language tab and click on Details.
4. Verify that the keyboard layout used for “EN English (United States) is set to United States-International.
If not, select and click on ADD, then select United States-International and click on OK.
5. Click on OK.
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Launch Keys
Located at the top of the keyboard are five buttons. These buttons are called launch keys. They are
designated as wireless LAN/Bluetooth, Web Browser button, mail button, P1 andP2. By default, P1 and P2 are
users programmable. The Web Browser button, by default, is used to launch the internet browser The mail
button is used to launch the e-mail application. The LED of the mail button will flash when the user has
received an incoming email.
3 P1 User-programmable
4 P2 User-programmable
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Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Item Controller
System core logic ADM CPU+VIA Apollo K8T800
Super I/O controller NS PC87392
Audio controller VIA VT1612A
Video controller ATI MOBILITYTM RADEONTM 9600
Hard disk drive controller VIA VT8235
Keyboard controller Mitsubish LPC keyboard controller M38857
CardBus Controller RICOH R5C554
Processor
Item Specification
CPU type AMD Athlon TM 64 processor at 3000+ or 3200+
CPU package 754-pin micro PGA, lidded
CPU core voltage Low speed: 0.8V
High speed: 1.5V
CPU I/O voltage 1.2V
BIOS
Item Specification
BIOS vendor Phoenix BIOS
BIOS Version AS1500 V1.00
BIOS ROM type Flash ROM
BIOS ROM size 1M
BIOS package 32 Pin PLCC
Supported protocols ACPI 2.0 (if available, at least 1.0b), SMBIOS 2.3, PCI 2.2, Boot Block,
PXE 2.0, Mobile PC2001, Hard Disk Password, INT 13h Extensions, PCI
Bus Power Management interface Specification, EI Torito-Bootable CD-
ROM Format Specification V1.0, Simple Boot Flag 1.0
BIOS password control Set by switch, see SW1 settings
Item Specification
Cache controller Built-in CPU
Cache size 1M
1st level cache control Always Enabled
2nd level cache control Always Enabled
Cache scheme control Fixed-in write back
System Memory
Item Specification
Memory controller AMD AthlonTM 64 processor
Onboard memory size 0MB
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System Memory
Item Specification
DIMM socket number 2 Sockets
Supports memory size per socket 128MB
Supports maximum memory size 2048MB
Supports DIMM type DDR-DRAM
Supports DIMM Speed 333 MHz
Supports DIMM voltage 2.5 V/1.25V
Supports DIMM package 200-pin so-DIMM
Memory module combinations You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they
match the above specifications .
Memory Combinations
Above table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to
form other combinations.
LAN Interface
Item Specification
Chipset Broadcom BCM5788MKFB
Supports LAN protocol 10/100/1000Mbps
LAN connector type RJ45
LAN connector location Rear side
Modem Interface
Item Specification
Chipset CS1037 Internal Agere Scorpio chipset (Scorpio+CSP1037B)
Fax modem data baud rate (bps) 14.4K
Data modem data baud rate (bps) 56K
Supports modem protocol V.90/V.92MDC
Modem connector type RJ11
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Modem Interface
Item Specification
Modem connector location Rear side
Item Specification
Vendor & model name Panasonic JU-226A033
Floppy Disk Specifications
Media recognition 2DD (720KB) 2HD (1.2 MB, 3 mode) 2HD (1.44MB)
Sectors/track 9 15 18
Tracks 80 80 80
Data transfer rate 1 MB 1.6 MB 2 MB
(Kbit/s)
Rotational speed (RPM) 300 360 300
Read/write heads 2
Encoding method MFM
Power Requirement
Input Voltage (V) +5V
.
Hard Disk Drive Interface
Item Specification
Vendor & Model TOSHIBA PLUTO HGST MORAGA TOSHIBA NEPTUNE HGST MORAGA
Name MK4025GAS IC25N060ATMR04-0 MK6021GAS HTS548060M9AT00
08K0634 08K0638
Capacity (MB) 40000 60000 60000 60000
Bytes per sector 512 512 512 512
Logical heads 16 16 16 16
Logical sectors 63 63 63 63
Drive Format
Logical cylinders 16383 16383 16383 16383
Physical read/write 2 3 4 4
heads
Disks 1 2 2 2
Spindle speed (RPM) 4200RPM 4200RPM 4200RPM 5400RPM
Performance Specifications
Buffer size 8MB 8MB 2MB (2048KB) 8MB
Interface ATA-6 ATA-6 ATA-5 ATA-6
Data transfer, rate 100 MB/Sec 100 MB/Sec 100 MB/Sec 100 MB/Sec
(host~buffer, Mbytes/
s)
DC Power Requirements
Voltage tolerance 5 +/- 5% 5 +/- 5% 5 +/- 5% 5 +/- 5%
DVD-RW Interface
Item Specification
Vendor & model name DVD-RW MODULE PIONEER DVR-K12D
Performance Specification With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette
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DVD-RW Interface
Item Specification
Transfer rate (KB/sec) Sustained: Sustained:
Max 3.6Mbytes/sec Max 10.8Mbytes/sec
Data Buffer Capacity 128 KBytes
ATAPI Interface SFF-8020i, SFF8090 Ver5
Applicable disc format Supports KODAK Photo CD single and Multi-session
Supports CD Extra (CD PLUS)
Supports Mixed CD
Supports Video CD
Supports to read/write CD-R discs
Supports to read/write CD-RW discs
Supports CD text data read/write
Supports to read DVD-ROM
Supports to read/write DVD-R Ver. 2.00 for General
Supports to read/write DVD-RW Ver.1.0 & 1.1
Audio Interface
Item Specification
Audio Controller VIA VT1612A
Audio onboard or optional Built-in
Mono or Stereo Stereo
Resolution 18 bit stereo full duplex
Compatibility AC97 2.2 S/PDIF extension compliant codec
Sampling rate 1Hz resolution VSR (Variable Sampling Rate)
Internal microphone Yes
Internal speaker / Quantity Yes
Supports PnP DMA channel DMA channel 0
DMA channel 1
Supports PnP IRQ IRQ10, IRQ11
Video Interface
Item Specification
Vendor & Model Name ATI RADEON 9600
Video memory size 128MB
Chip voltage Core / 2.5V, 1.5V,
Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port NO
Graph interface 8X AGP (Accelerated Graphic Port) Bus
Maximum resolution LCD 1600X1200 (UXGA)
Maximum resolution CRT 2048X1536@60HZ
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Video Resolutions Mode
Monitor Resolution Hz
2D Display Mode
640x480 120
800x600 120
1024x768 120
1152X864 120
1280X1024 120
1600x1200 85
1920x1080*16:9 75
1920x1200 75
1920x1440 75
2048x1536 60
Resolution, colors and maximum refersh rate (Hz) in 256, 65K or 16.7M colors.
NOTE: 16:9 aspect ratio monitors are supported on 1920x1080 and 848x480 on Windows(R)XP, Windows(R)
2000 and Windows(R)ME. The complete list of resolutions depends on the driver version and operating
system. NOTE: resolutions are limited by the performance of the attached monitor.
Parallel Port
Item Specification
Parallel port controller NS PC87392
Number of parallel port 1
Location Rear side
Connector type 25-pin D-type
Parallel port function control Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup
Supports ECP/EPP Yes (set by BIOS setup)
Optional ECP DMA channel DMA channel 1 and 3
(in BIOS Setup)
Optional parallel port I/O address 378, 278, 3BC
(in BIOS Setup)
Optional parallel port IRQ IRQ7, IRQ5
(in BIOS Setup)
USB Port
Item Specification
USB Compliancy Level 2.0
OHCI USB 2.0
Number of USB port 4
Location Rear side
Serial port function control Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup
PCMCIA Port
Item Specification
PCMCIA controller RICOH R5C554
Supports card type Type II, Tpye III
Number of slots Two type II, one type III
Access location Left side
Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Yes
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PCMCIA Port
Item Specification
Supports 32 bit CardBus Yes (IRQ17)
Keyboard
Item Specification
Keyboard controller Mitsubishi LPC keyboard controller M38857
Keyboard vendor DARFON
Total number of keypads 84-/85- key
Windows keys Yes
Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Yes
Battery
Item Specification
Vendor & model name SANYO
Battery Type Li-ION
Pack capacity 6600mAH
Cell voltage 3.8V / 1.2V
Number of battery cell 12
Package configuration 4529 / 8S
Package voltage 41.8V / 9.6V
Item Specification
Vendor & model name Ambit
Input voltage (V) 8 ~ 21V
Input current (mA) 1A (max.)
Output voltage 1400Vrms
(Vrms, no load)
Output voltage 40 ~ 70KHz
frequency (kHz)
Output Current/Lamp 5.5 mA ~ 6.5mA
NOTE: DC-AC inverter is used to generate very high AC voltage, then support to LCD CCFT backlight user,
and is also responsible for the control of LCD brightness. Avoid touching the DC-AC inverter area while
the system unit is turned on.
NOTE: There is an EEPROM in the inverter, which stores its supported LCD type and ID code. If you replace
a new inverter or replace the LCD with a different brand, use Inverter ID utility to update the ID
information.
.
LCD
Item Specification
Vendor & model name 15” AU
B150PG01
Mechanical Specifications
LCD display area (diagonal, inch) 15.0
Active Area (mm) 304.5x228.4
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LCD
Item Specification
Pixel Pitch (mm) 0.2175
Display technology TFT
Resolution(pixel) SXGA+ (1400x1050)
Support colors 262K
View Angle (U/D/L/R) 10/30/40/40
Optical Specification
Brightness control Keyboard hotkey
Contrast control None
Brightness (cd/m sq.) 150
Contrast Ratio 250:1
Response Time (ms) (at 25 dec C) 50
Backlight 1 CCFL
Electrical Specification
Supply voltage for LCD display (V) 3.3 (typ.)
AC Adapter
Item Specification
Vendor & model name Liton
Input Requirements
Maximum input current (A, 1.5 A @ 110Vac
@90Vac, full load) 1.0 A @ 240Vac
Nominal frequency (Hz) 50-60
Frequency variation range (Hz) 47-63
Input voltage range (Vrms) 90-270
Inrush current The maximum inrush current will be less than 50A and 100A when the adapter
is connected to 115Vac and 230Vac respectively.
Efficiency It should provide an efficiency of 80% minimum, when measured at maximum
load under 115Vac.
Output Ratings (CV mode)
DC output voltage 19V
Noise + Ripple 300mVp-pmax (20 MHz bandwidth)
Load 0(min) 3.16A(max)
Output Ratings (CC mode)
DC output voltage 19V +/-1.0V for CV mode
Constant current mode 3.6 +/- 0.3A
Dynamic Output Characteristics
Turn-on delay time 3 sec (@ 115Vac)
Hold up time 5ms (@115Vac, Full load)
Over Voltage Protection (OVP) 24V
Short circuit protection 3.9A max can be protected and output can be shorted without damage
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) 15KV (at air discharge)
8KV (at contact discharge)
Dielectric Withstand Voltage
Primary to secondary 3000Vac
Leakage current 0.25 mA max. (@ 254Vac, 60Hz)
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AC Adapter
Item Specification
Regulatory Requirements Safety Requirements:
1.The subject product rated 100-120V 60Hz must be listed under UL 1950 and
certified with SCA Standard C22.2 No.950.
2.The subject product rated 200-240V 50Hz must comply with low voltage
directive 73/23EEC.
EMI Requirements:
1.The subject product rated 100-120V 60Hz must meet the EMI requirements
of FCC part 15, Subpart B for Class B Digital Device and get FCC Certification
before marketing into USA and Canada.
2.The subject product rated 200-240V 50Hz must meet the EMC Directive 89/
336/EEC.
3.The subject product rated 100-120V must meet the VCCI-2 EMI
requirements.
Power Management
Environmental Requirements
Item Specification
Temperature
Operating +5~+35 °C
Non-operating -20~+65 °C
Package storage -20~+65 °C
Humidity
Operating 20% to 80% RH, non-condensing
Non-operating 10% to 90% RH, non-condensing (Unpacked)
Non-operating 10% to 90% RH, non-condensing (Storage package)
Vibration
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Environmental Requirements
Item Specification
Operating (unpacked) 5~25.6Hz: 0.38mm (peak to peak)
25.6~250Hz: 0.5G
Non-operating (unpacked) 5~27.1Hz: 0.6G
27.1~50Hz: 0.04mm (peak to peak)
50~500Hz: 2.0G
Non-operating (packed) 5~62.6Hz: 0.51mm (peak to peak)
62.6~500Hz: 4.0G
Mechanical Specification
Item Specification
Dimensions 326(W) x 290(D) x 38.6(H)mm for 14.1” Model
326(W) x 290(D) x 42.9(H)mm for 15.0” Model
Weight 7.32 Ibs for 14.1” TFT LCD model with battery
7.51 Ibs for 15.0” TFT LCD model with battery
I/O Ports Two Type II or one Type III PC CardBus (PCMCIA) slot, one IEEE 1394 port, one
FIR port, one RJ-11 modem jack (V.90/V.92, 56K),one RJ-45 network jack (Gigabit
Ethernet), one DC-in port, one parallel port (ECP/EPP), one S-video port, one
external monitor port, one microphone-in jack (3.5mm mini jack), one headphone
jack (3.5mm mini jack), four USB 2.0 ports
Drive Bays One
Material Plastic
Indicators Power-on, Standby, Battery Status, Media Access, CapsLock and NumLock
Switch Power
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Chapter 2
System Utilities
BIOS Setup Utility
The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/
Output System).
Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. However, if
you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run Setup. Please also refer to Chapter 4
Troubleshooting when problem arises.
To activate the BIOS Utility, press m during POST (when “Press <F2> to enter Setup” message is prompted
on the bottom of screen).
Press m to enter setup. Press <F12> during POST to enter multi-boot menu. In this menu, user can change
boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility.
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Navigating the BIOS Utility
There are six menu options: Info., Main, System Devices, Security, Boot, and Exit.
Follow these instructions:
T To choose a menu, use the cursor left/right keys (zx).
T To choose a parameter, use the cursor up/down keys ( wy).
T To change the value of a parameter, press por q.
T A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. Press e to expand this item.
T Press ^ while you are in any of the menu options to go to the Exit menu.
T In any menu, you can load default settings by pressing t. You can also press u to save any
changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
NOTE: You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets. Navigation keys for a
particular menu are shown on the bottom of the screen. Help for parameters are found in the Item
Specific Help part of the screen. Read this carefully when making changes to parameter values.
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Information
Parameter Description
Serial Number This field displays the serial number of this unit.
UUID Number UUID=32bytes
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Main
The Main screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup
parameters. It allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters.
NOTE: The screen above is for reference only. Actual values may differ.
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The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested
parameter settings.
NOTE: The sub-items under each device will not be shown if the device control is set to disable or auto. This is
because the user is not allowed to control the settings in these cases.
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Advanced
The Advanced menu screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices. It also provides advanced
settings of the system.
[Auto]
Legacy USB Support: [Enabled] BIOS or OS chooses
configuration
(OS Controlled)
Displayed when controlled
by OS
The table below describes the parameters in the screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested
parameter settings.
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Parameter Description Options
Internal Touchpad Determines whether or not to disable the internal Both or Auto
pointing device as the PS/2 mouse is connected.
Infrared Port (FIR) Enables, disables or auto detects the infrared port. Disabled/EnabledDisabled/Auto
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Security
The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized
use.
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The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested
parameter settings.
NOTE: When you are prompted to enter a password, you have three tries before the system halts. Don’t forget
your password. If you forget your password, you may have to return your notebook computer to your
dealer to reset it.
Setting a Password
Follow these steps as you set the user or the supervisor password:
1. Use the w andy keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The
Set Supervisor Password box appears:
2. Type a password in the “Enter New Password” field. The password length can not exceeds 8
alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). Retype the password in the “Confirm New
Password” field.
IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on the screen.
3. Press e.
After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to “Set”.
4. If desired, you can opt to enable the Password on boot parameter.
5. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
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Removing a Password
Follow these steps:
1. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The
Set Password box appears:
2. Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e.
3. Press e twice without typing anything in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields.
The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to “Clear”.
4. When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
Changing a Password
1. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The
Set Password box appears:
2. Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e.
3. Type a password in the Enter New Password field. Retype the password in the Confirm New Password
field.
4. Press e. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to “Set”.
5. If desired, you can enable the Password on boot parameter.
6. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
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The password setting is complete after the user presses u.
If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will show you the
Setup Warning.
If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following
message.
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Boot
This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices
includes the distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay.
CD-ROM Drive
+Hard Drive Keys used to view or configure
devices: <Enter> expnads or
+Removable Devices collapses devices with a
Network Boot + or -
<Ctrl+Enter> expands all
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Exit
The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.
Parameter Description
Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS.
Exit Discarding Changes Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS.
Load Setup Default Load default values for all SETUP item.
Discard Changes Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items.
Save Changes Save Setup Data to CMOS.
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BIOS Flash Utility
The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions:
T New versions of system programs
T New features or options
T Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted.
Use the Phlash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM.
NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery
Diskette before you use the Phlash utility.
NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Phlash.
NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you run the Phlash utility. If the battery pack does not
contain enough power to finish BIOS flash, you may not boot the system because the BIOS is not
completely loaded.
Fellow the steps below to run the Phlash.
1. Prepare a bootable diskette.
2. Copy the Phlash utilities to the bootable diskette.
3. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. The Phlash utility has auto-execution function.
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Chapter 3
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General Information
Before You Begin
Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following:
1. Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals.
2. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system
.
NOTE: Aspire 1500 series product uses mylar or tape to fasten the FFC/FPC/connectors/cable, you may
need to tear the tape or mylar before you disconnect different FFC/FPC/connectors.
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Disassembly Procedure Flowchart
The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence
and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicing. For example, if you want to
remove the main board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in
that order.
Start
Battery
*2 *1
*2
*2 *2
*6 *2
*3
*3
*3 Mini PCI Card
*11 RTC Battery
*4 Plate
*4
Disconnect
Lower Case Upper Case Thermal
W ireless LAN
Assembly Assembly Module
Antenna
*2 *4
W ireless LAN Touchpad W ireless LAN
FDD Module CPU
Antenna Cover Card
*4 *1 *1 *3
ODD Support CPU Heatsink VGA Heatsink Touchpad
ODD Module HDD Bracket
Bracket Plate Plate Button Pad
*2
*4
Touchpad
ODD Bracket ODD Main Board Touchpad
Scroll Key
*2 *4
Touchpad
DC Board PCMCIA Slot Upper Case
Cable
*2
Speaker Set
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LCD Module
4 LCD
Cushions
*4
LCD Bezel
*1
Inverter
*4
*4
LCD Coaxial
LCD Brackets
Cable
Screw List
Item Description
A SCRW MAC FLAT M2.5*L4 NI NYLOK
B SCREW M2.0*L10 NYLOK
C SCREW M2*3 NYLON 1JMCPC-420325
D SCREW M2.5X6
E SCREW M3x4(86.9A524.4R0)
F SCREW M2X2.0
G SCREW WAFER NYLOK NI 2ML3
H SCRW M2*4 WAFER NI
I SCRW M2.5*3 WAFER NI
J SCREW M2.5*4L NI
K SCW HEX NYL I#R-40/O#4-40 L5.5
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Removing the Battery
1. To remove the battery, push the battery release latch.
2. Then slide the battery out from the machine.
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Removing the Memory Module
1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 46..
2. To remove the memory module from the machine, first remove the two screws holding the dimm cover.
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Removing the Modem Board
1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 46.
2. To remove the modem board, first remove the screw from the modem cover.
4. Remove two screws from the modem board as shown. Please remove the screws according to the
number on the picture indicate.
5. Then remove the modem board from the main unit carefully by using a plastic bladed screw driver.
6. Disconnect the modem cable from the modem board, then remove the modem board.
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Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module
1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 46..
2. To remove the hard disk drive, pull the hard disk dirve carefully.
3. Then take the hard disk drive out of the main unit.
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Removing the LCD Module
Removing the Middle Cover
1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 46..
2. To remove the middle cover, first use a plastic flat screwdriver to remove the right hinge cap.
3. Remove the screw that secures the middle cover.
7. Disconnect the launch board cable then remove the middle cover off the main unit.
.
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2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 50..
3. Remove the two screws and then detach the launch board from the middle cover.
5. Remove the four screws holding the LCD hinge; two on the right and two on the left.Remove the four
screws holding the LCD hinge; two on the right and two on the left.
6. Remove the two screws on the bottom; one on the right and the other on the left.
7. Then you can remove the entire LCD module from the main unit.
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Disassembling the LCD Module
Removing the LCD Bezel
1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 46..
2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 50..
3. See “Removing the Launch Board” on page 50..
4. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 51..
5. Use plastic tweezers to remove the four screw pads, and then remove the four screws that fasten the LCD
bezel.
6. Snap off the bezel carefully, and then remove the LCD bezel from the LCD module.
7. Disconnect the LCD power cable then disconnect the inverter cable from the inverter board.
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NOTE: Please arrange the LCD inverter cable well to the LCD panel as the picture below shows when you
reassemble the LCD module.
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Removing the LCD Brackets
1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 46..
2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 50..
3. See “Removing the Launch Board” on page 50..
4. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 51..
5. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 53..
6. See “Removing the Inverter Board (15” LCD)” on page 53..
7. See “Removing the 15” TFT LCD” on page 54..
8. Remove the four screws holding the right LCD bracket.Then remove the right bracket.
9. Remove the four screws holding the left LCD bracket. Then remove the left bracket..
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Removing the LCD Hinges
1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 46..
2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 50..
3. See “Removing the Launch Board” on page 50..
4. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 51..
5. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 53..
6. See “Removing the Inverter Board (15” LCD)” on page 53..
7. See “Removing the 15” TFT LCD” on page 54..
8. Remove the screw holding the right hinge, then remove the right hinge.
9. Remove the screw holding the left hinge, then remove the left hinge.
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Disassembling the Main Unit
Removing the Keyboard
1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 46..
2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 50..
3. To remove the keyboard, first pull out and upward to expose the keyboard.
4. Use a plastic tweezers or a plastic flat screwdriver to disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board
carefully, then remove the keyboard from the main board.
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5. Remove the three screws holding the mini PCI card plate and remove the mini PCI card plate.
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Installing the Processor
1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 46..
2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 50..
3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 57..
4. See “Removing the RTC Battery” on page 57..
5. See “Removing the MimiPCI Card Plate” on page 57..
6. See “Removing the Thermal Module” on page 58..
7. Lift up the CPU lever, then place the CPU back to the CPU socket. Please remember to press the CPU
lever after you put the CPU back to the socket.
3. Remove the 6 screws that secure the upper case to the lower case. Then turn over the main unit and
remove the 15 screws holding the lower case to the upper case.
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4. Then take the upper case assembly off the main unit.
6. Remove the touchpad cover, the remove the touchpad button pad. Finally remove the touchpad board
from the upper case.
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2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 50..
3. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 51..
4. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 57..
5. See “Removing the Upper Case Assemly” on page 59..
6. See “Removing the Touchpad Board” on page 60..
7. Remove the touchpad scroll key then remove the touchpad cable.
6. Remove the two screws hastening the FDD module. Detach the FDD module from the lower case.
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3. Remove another two screws holding the FDD bracket on the other side. Then take the FDD off the FDD
bracket.
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Removing the ODD Module(1)
1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 46.
2. Remove the screw that fastens the ODD bracket on the bottom. Push the ODD module at the point the
red arrow indicates hard.Then remove the ODD module from the lower case.
NOTE: If you need to replace the ODD module only, you can remove the ODD module as the steps above.
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Removing the Main Board
1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 46.
2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 50.
3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 57.
4. See “Removing the Floppy Disk Drive Module” on page 61.
5. See “Removing the VGA Heatsink Plate” on page 62.
6. See “Removing the CPU Heatsink Plate” on page 62.
7. See “Removing the ODD Module(1)” on page 63.
8. See “Removing the HDD Bracket” on page 63.
9. Disconnect the launch board cable. Tear off the tape that fastens the speaker set cable. Then disconnect
the speaker set cable.
.
10. Remove the two screws holding the main board as the picture shows. Remove another two screws that
fasten the main board. Then detach the main board from the lower case carefully.
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6. See “Removing the CPU Heatsink Plate” on page 62.
7. See “Removing the ODD Module(1)” on page 63.
8. See “Removing the HDD Bracket” on page 63.
9. See “Removing the Main Board” on page 64.
10. Remove the two screws that fasten the DC board. Then detach the DC board from the lower case.
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9. See “Removing the Main Board” on page 64.
10. Remove the four screws that secure the PCMCIA slot, then remove the PCMCIA slot from the lower case.
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System Upgrade Procedure
Base Unit to Wireless Unit
1. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 50.
2. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 57.
3. See “Removing the RTC Battery” on page 57.
4. See “Removing the MimiPCI Card Plate” on page 57.
5. Secure the wireless LAN card antanna by four screws. Insert the wireless LAN card to the socket then
connect the wireless LAN card antenna to the wireless LAN card.
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Assembling the Main Unit
Installing the Speaker Set
1. Attach the speaker set to the lower case. Secure the speaker set to the lower case with the four screws.
Then stick the tape fastening the speaker set cable.
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5. Connect the speaker set cable to the main board. Then stick the tape that fastens the speaker set cable.
Connect the launch board cable to the main board.
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Installing the CPU Heatsink Plate
1. See “Installing the Speaker Set” on page 68.
2. See “Installing the DC Board” on page 68.
3. See “Installing the PCMCIA Slot” on page 68.
4. See “Installing the Main Board” on page 68.
5. Place the CPU heatsink plate to the main board. Then secure the CPU heatsink plate with one screws.
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Installing the Floppy Disk Drive Module
1. See “Installing the Speaker Set” on page 68.
2. See “Installing the DC Board” on page 68.
3. See “Installing the PCMCIA Slot” on page 68.
4. See “Installing the Main Board” on page 68.
5. See “Installing the HDD Bracket” on page 69.
6. See “Installing the CPU Heatsink Plate” on page 70.
7. Put the FDD module to the main board. Secure the FDD module with two screws.
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3. Connect the touch pad cable to the touchpad board with a plastic tweezers.
13. Fasten the 15 screws on the bottom. Then secure the 6 screws as the picture shows.
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14. Connect the touchpad cable to the main board.
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13. See “Installing the Processor” on page 73.
14. Place the thermal module to the main unit.
15. Secure the thermal module with the four screws. Then connect the thermal module cable to the main
board.
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Installing the RTC Battery
1. See “Installing the Speaker Set” on page 68.
2. See “Installing the DC Board” on page 68.
3. See “Installing the PCMCIA Slot” on page 68.
4. See “Installing the Main Board” on page 68.
5. See “Installing the HDD Bracket” on page 69.
6. See “Installing the ODD Module” on page 69.
7. See “Installing the CPU Heatsink Plate” on page 70.
8. See “Installing the VGA Heatsink Plate” on page 70.
9. See “Installing the Floppy Disk Drive Module” on page 71.
10. See “Installing the Touchpad Cable” on page 71.
11. See “Installing the Touchpad Board” on page 71.
12. See “Installing the Upper Case Assemly” on page 72.
13. See “Installing the Processor” on page 73.
14. See “Installing the Thermal Module” on page 73.
15. See “Installing the MimiPCI Card Plate” on page 74.
16. Place the RTC battery to the RTC battery holder. Connect the RTC battery cable to the main board.
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7. See “Installing the CPU Heatsink Plate” on page 70.
8. See “Installing the VGA Heatsink Plate” on page 70.
9. See “Installing the Floppy Disk Drive Module” on page 71.
10. See “Installing the Touchpad Cable” on page 71.
11. See “Installing the Touchpad Board” on page 71.
12. See “Installing the Upper Case Assemly” on page 72.
13. See “Installing the Processor” on page 73.
14. See “Installing the Thermal Module” on page 73.
15. See “Installing the MimiPCI Card Plate” on page 74.
16. See “Installing the RTC Battery” on page 75.
17. Attach the keyboard cable to its connector on the main board. Connect the keyboard cable.
18. Turn over the keyboard and attach the keyboard to the main unit.
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Assembling the LCD Module
Installing the LCD Hinges
1. Place the left hinge to the LCD panel. Secure the left hinge with one screw.
2. Place the right hinge to the LCD panel. Fasten the right hinge with one screw.
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4. Attach the right bracket to the LCD. Fasten the right LCD bracket with four screws.
5. Secure the left hinge with two screws. Fasten the right hinge with two screws.
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3. See “Installing the LCD Brackets” on page 77.
4. See “Installing the 15” TFT LCD” on page 78.
5. Connect the inverter cable to the inverter board. Connect the inverter board to the LCD.
NOTE: Please arrange the LCD inverter cable well to the LCD panel as the picture below shows when you
reassemble the LCD module.
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7. Fasten the LCD bezel with the four screws. Then cover the four screw pads.
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Installing the LCD Module
Installing the LCD Module
1. Place the LCD module to the main unit.
2. Fasten the LCD module with the two screws on the bottom; one on the right and another one on the left.
3. Secure the LCD hinge with the four screws; two on the right and two on the left.
4. Connect the inverter cablet to the main board. Connect the LCD coaxial cable to the maine board. Then
fasten the LCD coaxial cable with one screw.
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Installing the Middle Cover
1. See “Installing the Launch Board” on page 81.
2. Connect the launch board cable to the launch board.
.
3. Attach the middle cover to the main unit carefully. Then close the LCD panel and fasten the middle cover
with your fingers on its ridge.
4. Secure the middle cover with one screw as the picture shows.
5. Then attach the left hinge cap.
6. Secure the middle cover with one screw on another side as the picture shows.
7. Then attach the right hinge cap.
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Installing the Hard Disk Drive Module
1. Inster the hard disk drive to the main unit. Then push it to the original position carefully.
NOTE: Please attend the positive and negative of hard disk drive when insert the hard disk drive to the main
unit.
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Installing the Modem Board
1. Connect the modem cable to the modem board.
2. Place the modem board to the main unit carefully. Then fasten the modem board with the two screws.
3. Place the modem cover back to the machine. Then secure the modem cover with one screw.
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Installing the Memory Module
1. Insert the memory module to the DIMM slot.
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Installing the Battery
1. Place the the battery back to the machine.
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Chapter 4
Troubleshooting
Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems.
NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test this model. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified
options can give false errors and invalid system responses.
1. Duplicate symptom and obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible.
2. Distinguish symptom. Verify the symptoms by attempting to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic
test or by repeating the same operation.
3. Disassemble and assemble the unit without any power sources.
4. If any problem occurs, you can perform visual inspection before you fellow this chapter’s instructions. You
can check the following:
power cords are properly connected and secured;
there are no obvious shorts or opens;
there are no obviously burned or heated components;
all components appear normal.
5. Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to.
Symptoms (Verified) Go To
Power failure. (The power indicator does not go “Power System Check” on page 90.
on or stay on.)
POST does not complete. No beep or error “Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message” on
codes are indicated. page 92
“Undetermined Problems” on page 104
POST detects an error and displayed messages “Error Message List” on page 93
on screen.
Other symptoms (i.e. LCD display problems or “Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message” on
others). page 92
Symptoms cannot be re-created (intermittent Use the customer-reported symptoms and go to
problems). “Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message” on
page 92
“Intermittent Problems” on page 103
“Undetermined Problems” on page 104
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System Check Procedures
External Diskette Drive Check
Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, driver, or diskette. A write-enabled, diagnostic diskette is
required.
NOTE: Make sure that the diskette does not have more than one label attached to it. Multiple labels can cause
damage to the drive or cause the drive to fail.
If an error occurs with the internal diskette drive, reconnect the diskette connector on the system board.
If the error still remains:
1. Reconnect the external diskette drive/DVD-ROM module.
2. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module.
3. Replace the main board.
Memory check
Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the screen, or hang the system.
1. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to main board.
2. Go to the diagnostic memory in the test items.
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3. Press F2 in the test items.
4. Follow the instructions in the message window.
NOTE: Make sure that the DIMM is fully installed into the connector. A loose connection can cause an error.
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Check the Battery Pack
To check the battery pack, do the following:
From Software:
1. Check out the Power Management in control Panel
2. In Power Meter, confirm that if the parameters shown in the screen for Current Power Source and Total
Battery Power Remaining are correct.
3. Repeat the steps 1 and 2, for both battery and adapter.
4. This helps you identify first the problem is on recharging or discharging.
From Hardware:
1. Power off the computer.
2. Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 1(+) and 6(ground). See the
following figure
3. If the voltage is still less than 7.5 Vdc after recharging, replace the battery.
To check the battery charge operation, use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that has less than 50%
of the total power remaining when installed in the computer.
If the battery status indicator does not light up, remove the battery pack and let it return to room temperature.
Re-install the battery pack.
If the charge indicator still does not light up, replace the battery pack. If the charge indicator still does not light
up, replace the DC/DC charger board.
Touchpad check
If the touchpad doesn’t work, do the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a
non-defective FRU:
1. After rebooting, run Tracking Pad PS2 Mode Driver. For example, run Syn touch driver.
2. Run utility with the PS/2 mouse function and check if the mouse is working.
3. If the the PS/2 mouse does not work, then check if the main board to switch board FPC is connected O.K.
4. If the main board to switch board FPC is connected well, then check if the FCC on touch pad PCB
connects properly.
5. If the FFC on touch pad PCB connects properly, then check if LS851 JP1 Pin6=5V are pulese. If yes, then
replace switch board. If no, then go to next step.
6. Replace touch pad PCB.
7. If the touch pad still does not work, then replace FPC on Track Pad PCB.
After you use the touchpad, the pointer drifts on the screen for a short time. This self-acting pointer movement
can occur when a slight, steady pressure is applied to the touchpad pointer. This symptom is not a hardware
problem. No service actions are necessary if the pointer movement stops in a short period of time.
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Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message
The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. The most likely cause is
listed first.
NOTE: Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the sequence shown in FRU/Action column, if the FRU
replacement does not solve the problem, put the original part back in the computer. Do not replace a
non-defective FRU.
This index can also help you determine the next possible FRU to be replaced when servicing a computer.
If the symptom is not listed, see “Undetermined Problems” on page 104.
The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on the screen and the error symptoms classified
by function.
NOTE: Most of the error messages occur during POST. Some of them display information about a hardware
device, e.g., the amount of memory installed. Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the
way it has been configured.
NOTE: If the system fails after you make changes in the BIOS Setup Utility menus, reset the computer, enter
Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error.
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Index of Error Messages
Error Message List
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Error Message List
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POST Codes
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Code Beeps POST Routine Description
46h 2-1-2-3 Check ROM copyright notice
48h Check video configuration against CMOS
49h Initialize PCI bus and devices
4Ah Initialize all video adapters in system
4Bh QuietBoot start (optional)
4Ch Shadow video BIOS ROM
4Eh Display BIOS copyright notice
50h Display CPU type and speed
51h Initialize EISA board
52h Test keyboard
54h Set key click if enabled
58h 2-2-3-1 Test for unexpected interrupts
59h Initialize POST display service
5Ah Display prompt “Press F2 to enter SETUP”
5Bh Disable CPU cache
5Ch Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB
60h Test extended memory
62h Test extended memory address lines
64h Jump to User Patch1
66h Configure advanced cache registers
67h Initialize Multi Processor APIC
68h Enable external and CPU caches
69h Setup System Management Mode (SMM) area
6Ah Display external L2 cache size
6Bh Load custom defaults (optional)
6Ch Display shadow-area message
6Eh Display possible high address for UMB
recovery
70h Display error messages
72h Check for configuration errors
76h Check for keyboard errors
7Ch Set up hardware interrupt vectors
7Eh Initialize coprocessor if present
80h Disable onboard Super I/O ports and IRQs
81h Late POST device initialization
82h Detect and install external RS232 ports
83h Configure non-MCD IDE controllers
84h Detect and install external parallel ports
85h Initialize PC-compatible PnP ISA devices
86h Re-initialize onboard I/O ports
87h Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices
(optional)
88h Initialize BIOS Area
89h Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs)
8Ah Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area
8Bh Test and initialize PS/2 mouse
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Code Beeps POST Routine Description
8Ch Initialize floppy controller
8Fh Determine number of ATA drives (optional)
90h Initialize hard-disk controllers
91h Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers
92h Jump to UserPatch2
93h Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards
95h Install CD ROM for boot
96h Clear huge ES segment register
97h Fixup Multi Processor table
98h 1-2 Search for option ROMs. One long, two short
beeps on checksum failure.
99h Check for SMART drive (optional)
9Ah Shadow option ROMs
9Ch Set up Power Management
9Dh Initialize security engine (optional)
9Eh Enable hardware interrupts
9Fh Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives
A0h Set time of day
A2h Check key lock
A4h Initialize Typematic rate
A8h Erase F2 prompt
AAh Scan for F2 key stroke
ACh Enter SETUP
AEh Clear Boot flag
B0h Check for errors
B2h POST done- prepare to boot operating system
B4h 1 One short beep before boot
B5h Terminate QuietBoot (optional)
B6h Check password (optional)
B9h Prepare Boot
BAh Initialize DMI parameters
BBh Initialize PnP Option ROMs
BCh Clear parity checkers
BDh Display MultiBoot menu
BEh Clear screen (optional)
BFh Check virus and backup reminders
C0h Try to boot with INT 19
C1h Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM)
C2h Initialize error logging
C3h Initialize error display function
C4h Initialize system error handler
C5h PnPnd dual CMOS (optional)
C6h Initialize notebook docking (optional)
C7h Initialize notebook docking late
C8h Force check (optional)
C9h Extended checksum (optional)
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Code Beeps POST Routine Description
D2h Unknown interrupt
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Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message
LCD-Related Symptoms
Indicator-Related Symptoms
Power-Related Symptoms
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Power-Related Symptoms
PCMCIA-Related Symptoms
Memory-Related Symptoms
Speaker-Related Symptoms
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Power Management-Related Symptoms
Peripheral-Related Symptoms
Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms
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Modem/LAN-Related Symptoms
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Intermittent Problems
Intermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reasons that have nothing to do with a
hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. FRU replacement
should be considered only when a recurring problem exists.
When analyzing an intermittent problem, do the following:
1. Run the diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times.
2. If no error is detected, do not replace any FRU.
3. If any error is detected, replace the FRU. Rerun the test to verify that there are no more errors.
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Undetermined Problems
The diagnostic problems does not identify which adapter or device failed, which installed devices are incorrect,
whether a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is inoperative.
Follow these procedures to isolate the failing FRU (do not isolate non-defective FRU).
NOTE: Verify that all attached devices are supported by the computer.
NOTE: Verify that the power supply being used at the time of the failure is operating correctly. (See “Power
System Check” on page 90):
1. Power-off the computer.
2. Visually check them for damage. If any problems are found, replace the FRU.
3. Remove or disconnect all of the following devices:
T Non-Acer devices
T Printer, mouse, and other external devices
T Battery pack
T Hard disk drive
T DIMM
T PC Cards
4. Power-on the computer.
5. Determine if the problem has changed.
6. If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at a time until you find the failing FRU.
7. If the problem remains, replace the following FRU one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective FRU:
T System board
T LCD assembly
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Chapter 5 106
Bottom View
SW1
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Chapter 5
Chapter 5 108
Exploded Diagram
109 Chapter 5
Picture No. Partname And Description Part Number
Adapter
NS ADAPTER 120W 3PIN LITEON PA- AP.T3003.002
1121-02AC
Battery
NS RTC BATTERY 23.T30V1.101
CASE/COVER/BRACKET ASSEMBLY
NS BATTERY COVER 42.T30V1.001
Boards
NS MODEM BOARD AMBIT AMBIT 54.09011.544
T60M283.10(01)
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Picture No. Partname And Description Part Number
NS WIRELESS LAN BOARD 54.A16V1.002
802.11ABG WNC
NS DC-DC CHARGER BOARD 55.T30V1.001
Cables
NS POWER CORD 125V 3PIN US 27.T30V1.001
POWER CORD 3A 250V 3PIN UK 27.T30V1.003
POWER CORD 10A 250V 2PIN 27.T30V1.004
EUROPE CONTINENTAL
POWER CORD 10A 250V AF 27.T30V1.005
POWER CORD 10A 250V SWISS 27.T30V1.006
POWER CORD 10A DEMARK 27.T30V1.007
POWER CORD 10A 250V ITALIAN 27.T30V1.008
NS COVER SWITCH CABLE 50.T30V1.002
Case/Cover/Bracket Assembly
10 OPTICAL DEVICE SUPPORT 33.T30V1.001
BRACKET
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Picture No. Partname And Description Part Number
15 HDD BRACKET 33.T30V1.002
Chapter 5 112
Picture No. Partname And Description Part Number
19 UPPER CASE W/O TOUCHPAD & 60.A16V1.002
TOUCHPAD COVER &
TOUCHPAD KNOB BUTTON W/
COVER SWITCH CABLE &
TOUCHPAD CABLE & SCROLL
KEY BUTTON
Communication Module
NS BLUETOOTH ANTENNA 50.A16V1.001
NS WIRELESS ANTENNA RIGHT 50.A16V1.002
(BLACK-MAIN)
CPU
NS AMD ATHLON 64 HAMMER KC.A3002.89H
MOBILE 3000+ 1.8GHZ
AMD ATHLON 64 HAMMER KC.A3202.89H
MOBILE 3200+ 2.0GHZ
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Picture No. Partname And Description Part Number
NS FDD BRACKET 33.T30V1.005
Keyboard
Chapter 5 114
Picture No. Partname And Description Part Number
2 KEYBOARD DARFON NSK- KB.T3007.001
AC61D US-INT
KEYBOARD SUNREX K020830T1/ KB.T3009.001
UI US-INT
KEYBOARD 85KEY SPANISH KB.T3007.003
DARFON NSK-AC60S
KEYBOARD 84KEY THAI KB.T3007.004
DARFON NSK-AC603
KEYBOARD 85KEY BAZILIAN KB.T3007.005
PROTUGESE DARFON NSK-
AC61B
KEYBOARD 85KEY UK DARFON KB.T3007.006
NSK-AC60U
KEYBOARD 85KEY GERMAN KB.T3007.007
DARFON NSK-AC60G
KEYBOARD 85KEY ITALIAN KB.T3007.008
DARFON NSK-AC60E
KEYBOARD 85KEY FRENCH KB.T3007.009
DARFON NSK-AC60F
KEYBOARD 85KEY SWISS/G KB.T3007.010
DARFON NSK-AC600
KEYBOARD 85KEYS KB.T3007.011
PORTUGUESE DARFON NSK-
AC606
KEYBOARD 84KEY CZECH KB.T3007.013
DARFON NSK-AC60C
KEYBOARD 84KEY CZECH KB.T3007.015
DARFON NSK-AC60C
KEYBOARD 85KEY HUNGAIAN KB.T3007.016
DARFON NSK-AC60Q
KEYBOARD 84KEY RUSSIAN KB.T3007.022
DARFON NSK-AC60R
LCD
7 ASSEMBLY LCD 15" TFT SXGA+ 6M.A16V1.010
AU B150PG01
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Picture No. Partname And Description Part Number
NS LCD BRACKET RIGHT 33.T30V1.009
Main Board
NS MAINBOARD W/O CPU & DC MB.A1601.001
BOARD W/BRACKET & LAUNCH
BOARD CABLE & MODEM CABLE
& PCMCIA SLOT & RTC BATTERY
Memory
Chapter 5 116
Picture No. Partname And Description Part Number
NS MEMORY DDR333 256MB KN.25604.009
MICRON MT8VDDT3264HDG-
335C3
117 Chapter 5
Picture No. Partname And Description Part Number
NS PCMCIA SLOT 22.T30V1.001
Pointing Device
NS TOUCHPAD SYNAPTICS TM41P- 56.17001.001
357
Speaker
NS SPEACK PACK LEFT/RIGHT 23.T30V1.002
Screws
NS SCREW 34.00015.081
NS SCREW 86.00B54.630
NS SCREW 86.9A352.3R0
NS SCREW 86.9A353.6R0
NS SCREW 86.9A524.4R0
NS SCREW 86.9A552.2R0
NS SCREW 86.9A552.3R0
NS SCREW 86.9A552.4R0
NS SCREW 86.9A553.3R0
NS SCREW 86.9A553.4R0
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Appendix A
Appendix A 119
Appendix B
Appendix B 120
Microsoft®Windows® XP Environment Test
Item Specifications
Processor AMD Athlon 64 3200+ (2.0GHz)
AMD Athlon 64 3000+ (1.8GHz)
Memory 256MB DDR333
Micron MT8VDDT3264HDG-335C3
Samsung M470L3224FT0-CB3
Nan-Ya NT256D64SH8BAGM-6K (.14u)
512MB DDR333
Infineon HYS64D64020GBDL-6-B
Elpida EBD52UC8AARA-6B
Samsung M470L6423DN0-CB3
LCD 14.1” XGA TFT
AU B141XN04 V.2 Driver IC: 5Axxx
CMO CMO N141X6-L01
15” XGA TFT
AU B150XG01 V.2
Hitachi TX38D81VC1CAB
CMO N150X3-L05
Hard Disk Drive 30GB IBM HGST Moraga IC25N030ATMR04-0
30GB Toshiba Neptune MK3021GAS
121 Appendix B
Item Specifications
Multifunction Card (Combo) 3Com Megahertz 10/100 LAN + 56K Modem PC Card
Xircom RealPort CardBus Ethenet 10/100 + Modem 56
LAN Token Ring IBM Token Ring 16/4 Adapter II
Wireless LAN Card IBM Wireless LAN Cardbus Adapter
Intel Pro-Wireless LAN PC Card
Proxim Skyline 802.11a Cardbus PC Card
Cisco Aironet 350 series Wireless Lan Card
NeWeb Wireless Lan Card 802.11b
Modem Adapters
Modem (up to 56K) 3Com Megahertz 56K Modem PC Card
Xircom Credit Card Modem 56
IBM 56K Double Jack Modem
ISDN US Robotics Megahertz 128K ISDN Card 405R17T7117M
IBM OBI International ISDN PC Card
I/O Peripheral
I/O - Display Acer 211c 21”
Viewsonic PF790 19”
Acer FP751 17” TFT LCD
IBM Color TFT LCD 14”
Compaq Color Monitor
NET Color Monitor 20”
Mozo 17” TFT LCD (DVI)
I/O - Projector NEC MultiSync MT-1040
I/O - Parallel (Printer/Scanner) Canon BJC-600J
Epson Stylus Color 740 Parallel Interface
HP DeskJet 890C
HP DeskJet 880C Parallel Interface
HP LaserJet 6MP
HP LaserJet 2200
I/O - USB Keyboard/Mouse Chicony USB Keyboard KU-8933
Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro
Acer Aspire USB mouse
Logicool US Mouse
Logitech Cordless Mouseman Wheel USB Interface
Logitech USB Wheel Mouse M-BB48
Microsoft IntelliMouse Optical USB Interface
I/O - PS2 (Serial) Keyboard/Mouse IBM 101 key keyboard
IBM 109 key keyboard
Acer PS2 keyboard
Acer KB-101A
IBM Numeric Keypad III
IBM Numeric Keypad
Acer Mouse
IBM PS2 Mini Mouse
IBM PS2 Mouse
Logitech Cordless MouseMan Wheel PS2 interface
Logitech Serial Mouse M-M35
Microsoft InteliMouse PS2 interface
Microsoft InteliMouse Optical PS2 interface
Logitech First Mouse Three Button Serial Mouse
Appendix B 122
Item Specifications
I/O - USB (Printer/Scanner) Epson Stylus Color 740 USB interface
HP DeskJet 880C USB interface
Canon CanonScan D1250 (USB 2.0, JP OS only)
HP ScanJet 3300C Color Scanner
I/O - USB (Speaker/Joystick)) JS USB Digital Speaker
Panasonic USB Speaker EAB-MPC57USB
AIWA Multimedia Digital Speaker
Microsoft SideWinder Precision Pro Joystick
Logitech WingMan RumblePad
I/O - USB Camera Intel Easy PC Camera
Logitech QuickCam Express Internet
Logitech QuickCam Home PC Video Camera
Orange Micro USB 2.0 Web Cam
I/O - USB Storage Drive Logitech CDRW +DVDROM combo USB interface
Iomega USB Zip 250MB
I/O-USB Flash Drive IBM 32MB USB Memory key
Apacer USB Handy Drive 32MB
Apacer USB Handy Drive 256MB
I/O - USB Hub Belkin 4 Port USB Hub
Eizo I Station USB Hub
Elecom USB Hub 4 Port
Sanwa USB Hub 4 Port
4 Port Hub USB 2.0
I/O - Access Point (802.11b) Hitachi DC-CN3300
Lucent RG-1000
Lucent WavePoint-II
Cisco Aironet 350
Orinoco AP-500
I/O Acess Point (802.11a/b) Intel Dual Pro/Wireless 5000
I/O Acess Point (802.11a) Intel Pro/Wireless 5000
PCMCIA
PCMCIA - ATA IBM Microdrive 340MB
IBM Microdrive 1G
Iomega Click! 40MB
Sony Memory Stick 64MB
Apacer SD Flash Card 128MB
Transcedn SD Card 32MB
PCMCIA - USB 2.0 Apricorn EZ-USB2.0 Cardbus PC Card
DTK USB 2.0 2Port CardBus Host Controller
Adaptec USB2CONNECT
PCMCIA - 1394 Buffalo 1394 Interface Cardbus IFC-ILCB/DV
I-O Data 1394 Interface Cardbus CB1394/DVC
Pixela 1394 Cardbus PC Card PIX-PCMC/FW1
PCMCIA-SCSI Adaptec 1408 or B SCSI CB
NewMedia Bus Toaster SCSI II
PCMCIA - Bluetooth IBM Community Bluetooth PC Card
Toshiba Bluetooth PC Card
123 Appendix B
Appendix C
Appendix C 124
125 Appendix C
Index
A package 18
type 18
AC Adapter 24
AFLASH Utility 41
D
Audio 18 DC-AC LCD Inverter 23
DIMM
B
Combinations 19
Battery 23 Disassembly
battery pack Battery Pack 45
charging indicator 11 Procedure Flowchart 44
BIOS 18 Display 2
package 18 display
ROM size 18 hotkeys 15
ROM type 18 Display Standby Mode 25
vendor 18
Version 18 E
BIOS Setup Utility 28
BIOS Supports protocol 18 Environmental Requirements 25
BIOS Utility 28 Error Symptom-to-Spare Part Index 92
Basic System Settings 33 External CD-ROM Drive Check 89
Navigating 29 External Diskette Drive Check 89
Onboard Device Configuration 36
Startup Configuration 35 F
System Information 29
System Security 40 Features 1
Board Layout 4 Flash Utility 41
Bottom View 5 Floppy Disk Drive Interface 20
Top View 4 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 108
brightness
hotkeys 15
H
Hard disk 18, 20
C Hard Disk Drive Module
Cache Disassembly 49
controller 18 Hard Disk Standby Mode 25
size 18 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 18
caps lock HDD 18, 20
on indicator 11 Hibernation Mode 25
CardBus 22 Hibernation mode
Chipsets 18 hotkey 15
computer Hot Keys 15
on indicator 11, 12
contrast I
hotkeys 15 Indicators 11
Controllers 18 Intermittent Problems 103
Core logic 18
CPU J
core voltage 18 Jumper and Connector Locations 106
I/O voltage 18
Top View 106
Index 126
Bottom View 107 Layout 4
System Diagnostic Diskette 41
K System Memory 18
Keyboard 18, 23 System Utilities 28
Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 89 System Utility Diskette 41
L T
L2 cache 18 Temperature 25
LCD 23 Test Compatible Components 120
Touchpad 18
M touchpad
Mechanical Specification 26 hotkey 15
media access Touchpad Check 91
on indicator 11 Troubleshooting 88
Memory Check 89
Model Definition 119
U
Modem 19 Undetermined Problems 104
USB 22
N utility
Notebook Manager BIOS 28
hotkey 15
num lock
V
on indicator 11 Video 21
Resolutions 22
O Video controller 18
Online Support Information 124
W
P Windows 2000 Environment Test 121
Panel 5 Windows XP Environment Test 121
Bottom 10
right 8
Parallel Port 22
PC Card 11, 22
PCMCIA 22
Power Management 25
Power System Check 90
Battery Pack 91
R
Removing the Battery Pack 46
S
Second Level Cache 18
speakers
hotkey 15
Standby Mode 25
Super I/O 18
System
127 Index
Index 128